Google translate now works offline without active internet connection: These Indian languages are supported

Google Translate app can now download language sets for offline use and does not need an active internet connection for translation.

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In a culturally and linguistically rich country such as India, communicating with the natives in their local language can be a hassle especially for those who do not belong to that part of the region. Online search Google has already addressed this limitation by introducing Google Translate in the country. Google Translate app can be downloaded onto smartphone running both Android and iOS operating system. The latest update to the app brings neural machine translation (NMT) on-device. What this basically means is that the app can download language sets for offline use and does not need an active internet connection for translation.

Google had earlier introduced its neural machine translation to Google Translate but only worked for online translations- limiting the possibilities of the user being able to use the service in regions with limited or no internet connectivity. The latest update brings the technology within the app and runs directly on the Android or iOS device. Therefore, translations work even when there is no internet connection- especially useful in remote areas within India.

Currently, the Indian languages that can be downloaded for offline user are Bengali, Gujarati, Hindi, Kannada, Marathi, Tamil, Telugu and Urdu.

Here's how to use Google offline translation

Step 1: Go to your Translate app on Android or iOS
Step 2: Go to offline translation settings and tap the arrow next to the language name to download the package for that language
Step 3: Now you're ready to translate text whether you're online or not

The neural system reportedly translates entire sentences at a time instead of individual bits. 'It makes broader context to help determine the most relevant translation, which it then rearranges and adjusts to sound more like a real person speaking with proper grammar.' This process will help translated paragraphs and articles smoother and easier to read.

Offline translations can also be useful when travelling to foreign countries without a local internet plan. Considering that each language set is between 35-45MB, it will not occupy too much storage space on the device. The update will extend to 59 languages over the next few days, Google said.

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